Knife Sharpening & Honing

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Learn About Knife Sharpeners & Honing Steels

Maintain your professional knives with knife sharpeners and honing steels. We have a wide selection- from top brands like F. Dick, Mercer, Zwilling, Waring and Browne - and have options that range from high-quality to budget-friendly. 

Our selection of knife sharpeners includes pull-through knife sharpeners, duo knife sharpeners, three-station knife sharpeners, compact knife sharpeners and even belt grinder sharpeners. Each type of sharpener is made differently, but all are designed to properly maintain your knife's blade.  

We have a large selection of honing steels. Designed to smooth/sharpen blades, it keeps your edge sharp. Our options include round honing steels, oval honing steels and tapered honing steels. We have multiple handle styles and colours. 

Knife Sharpeners & Honing Steels FAQ

What is the best way to sharpen a knife at home?

Sharpening a knife at home can be done with a knife sharpener - a sharpening steel, pull-through sharpener, sharpening stone or even an electric knife sharpener.

What grit should you use to sharpen a knife?

The grit required depends on your knife blade - the duller your knife, the coarser the grit you should start with. 250 grit is a coarse grit and work up to a finer grit (1000 grit). Grit can range from 240 to 10,000 or more.

How do you sharpen a knife properly?

That depends on what type of knife sharpener you are using. Always refer to the knife sharpener's directions, whether it is a sharpening steel or electric knife sharpener.

Do you wet a stone before sharpening a knife?

It depends on the type of stone - there are oil stones, water stones, ceramic stones, and diamond stones. Always refer to the manufacturer's recommendations for the proper use of the stone.